Last time, Luis and Avinashika found themselves in a dingy diner in the small town of Caseville. In this episode, Joe knows exactly where to take them.
Episode Nine ♦ Caseville is now available in PDF format. Please choose from either the current episode or all episodes [One-Nine].
Are you enjoying Perfect? Please forward this link http://www.kaleblynnthomas.com/perfect to your friends and family who enjoy reading fiction. Also, feel free to comment on this post with your feedback, ideas, comments, and even questions regarding Perfect.
Episode ten is currently being reviewed by my critique partners and will be available on 3 December. Eleven is being edited, and I'm writing twelve. Of course there are more to come!
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Perfect, Episode Eight
Episode Eight ♦ Remembrance is now available in PDF format. Please choose from either the current episode or all episodes [One-Eight].
Enjoy! Episode nine is being edited and will be available 19 November 2012.
Enjoy! Episode nine is being edited and will be available 19 November 2012.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Perfect, Episode Seven
Episode Seven ♦ Questions is now available in PDF format. Please choose from either the current episode or all episodes [One-Seven].
Enjoy! Episode Eight is scheduled for publication 5 November 2012.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Perfect, Episode Six
Choose which you wish to view:
Hey, what's with the new logo? Just a little something I've designed for the project since my last update.Why am I no longer publishing Perfect as a separate page? I lost the wifi internet connection this past week. Given the document's size and the way Blogger handles formatting, I am uninterested in spending hours formatting the page. When I tried to paste Episode Six on the Perfect page the text basically ran together. Additionally, I tend to get lots of errors because of my slow internet connection. To maintain readability I've decided to try publishing the current episode and all episodes as PDFs.
How will future episodes be made available? Unless I hear that people are unable to access the PDFs, I will probably just continue to publish the current episode and an updated novel-like publication of all episodes. However, I'm also hoping to move to a new website in the next month or so -- returning to inline text may prove easier there.
I can't access the PDFs. Uh oh! Please leave a comment below explaining what type of error you received and I'll see what I can do.
Enjoy!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Perfect, Episode Five
I'm pleased to announce that the fifth installment of Perfect was published last night. Not only have I moved to the new computer, but I republished the text in the hope the page would load better. Still working out some bugs there.
In case you are curious, there have been no substantive changes to earlier episodes. If a typographical error or punctuation problem comes to my attention, I do fix those. Also, instead of buying beans in the market (episode four), Avinashika buys lentils which she eats in episode five. A minor point, but it worked better. Otherwise, I'm trying to let the earlier text stand as it was initially presented even if there are things that might be changed for the better -- oh what sore temptation!
As always, please feel free to leave comments or questions. It's always fun to know what readers are thinking about the characters and situations. While I will probably chose not to respond to them directly, I do keep them in mind when further unraveling the story. I'm looking forward to episode six -- 'stuff' will really start to happen -- but you already knew that, right?
Enjoy Perfect, episode five!
In case you are curious, there have been no substantive changes to earlier episodes. If a typographical error or punctuation problem comes to my attention, I do fix those. Also, instead of buying beans in the market (episode four), Avinashika buys lentils which she eats in episode five. A minor point, but it worked better. Otherwise, I'm trying to let the earlier text stand as it was initially presented even if there are things that might be changed for the better -- oh what sore temptation!
As always, please feel free to leave comments or questions. It's always fun to know what readers are thinking about the characters and situations. While I will probably chose not to respond to them directly, I do keep them in mind when further unraveling the story. I'm looking forward to episode six -- 'stuff' will really start to happen -- but you already knew that, right?
Enjoy Perfect, episode five!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Perfect, Episode 3
Episode Three of Perfect is now available.
Thank you to those who have shared feedback, left comments, and offered words of encouragement. I have four more episodes written and in various stages of editing. I plan to post the fourth episode within the next two weeks.
Thank you to those who have shared feedback, left comments, and offered words of encouragement. I have four more episodes written and in various stages of editing. I plan to post the fourth episode within the next two weeks.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Perfect, Episode 2
Well, after way too long -- and working on other, less important, things -- I have returned to writing as my primary occupation. My plan is to focus on writing and not only prepare work for publication, but regularly add to this blog.
To that end, I've been hard at work at developing additional episodes for the piece started in March with the working title Perfect. I am moving this piece to its own page on this blog (you can navigate to it by clicking on "Perfect" above. Additionally, I will post links to the newest episode as they are made available.
Perfect, Episode Two is now available.
To that end, I've been hard at work at developing additional episodes for the piece started in March with the working title Perfect. I am moving this piece to its own page on this blog (you can navigate to it by clicking on "Perfect" above. Additionally, I will post links to the newest episode as they are made available.
Perfect, Episode Two is now available.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Fuzzy at Free Friends PDX
My writing has suffered a lot recently thanks to all my volunteering. Simply put, after my hours at the library and Senior Center, I don't have much left inside. The apartment is a disaster and I'm plum worn out.
Unfortunately, volunteers are difficult to find for Senior Center Bingo, so the really don't want to lose me. And, truth be told, it's good to feel like the work I'm doing makes a difference. All I have to do is not show up one Wednesday (as I now do on the fourth Wednesday of the month) and I'm greeted with lots of warm welcomes.
Sure, the library staff appreciate the help as well, but they have lots of permanent staff and many volunteers. But for the first hour on Tuesday's they have difficulty finding a place for me. It's okay when I'm doing well; I help with pulls or shelving DVDs. But when I'm not doing well, like last Tuesday, there's nothing for it.
I've already cut my time on Fridays by a third. Will have to talk with the supervisor about Tuesdays and make a decision.
Back on Key
I've got plenty that I want to work on both in finishing my Japanese Fairy Story and researching the vampire story (with my own special twist on the now saturated genre). So it's not an issue of inspiration: it's a matter of fatigue.
Plus I want to be able to get out and enjoy life now and then a bit. Even if only after having a tooth worked on...
Unfortunately, volunteers are difficult to find for Senior Center Bingo, so the really don't want to lose me. And, truth be told, it's good to feel like the work I'm doing makes a difference. All I have to do is not show up one Wednesday (as I now do on the fourth Wednesday of the month) and I'm greeted with lots of warm welcomes.
Sure, the library staff appreciate the help as well, but they have lots of permanent staff and many volunteers. But for the first hour on Tuesday's they have difficulty finding a place for me. It's okay when I'm doing well; I help with pulls or shelving DVDs. But when I'm not doing well, like last Tuesday, there's nothing for it.
I've already cut my time on Fridays by a third. Will have to talk with the supervisor about Tuesdays and make a decision.
Back on Key
I've got plenty that I want to work on both in finishing my Japanese Fairy Story and researching the vampire story (with my own special twist on the now saturated genre). So it's not an issue of inspiration: it's a matter of fatigue.
Plus I want to be able to get out and enjoy life now and then a bit. Even if only after having a tooth worked on...
Just sipping on some Moroccan mint ice tea at Three Friends in Portland.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Show and Tell
I have been wrestling with the writing maxim "show, don't tell" recently, especially in terms of critiquing other writers' work in the writing groups to which I belong. Here are some useful links for the time being:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show,_don%27t_tell
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative1/showing/
http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/fictionfix/0505Grossack.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4557836_show-not-tell-writing-fiction.html
Here is my example:
He was angry. He wanted a beer. He walked up to the bar and demanded service.
Versus
He stomped up to the bar. “Where the hell’s my beer?”
The first example is clearly telling. I, as author, am telling you, as reader, what is happening, and little more than what is happening, rather like a reporter writing for a high school newspaper might relate the events.
But as a writer, it is my desire, some might argue calling, to engage the reader with logic and emotion. So while the second version cleanly communicates some emotion, it honestly still feels a bit too much like telling at this point.
Hmmmm, still needs work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show,_don%27t_tell
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative1/showing/
http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/fictionfix/0505Grossack.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4557836_show-not-tell-writing-fiction.html
Here is my example:
He was angry. He wanted a beer. He walked up to the bar and demanded service.
Versus
He stomped up to the bar. “Where the hell’s my beer?”
The first example is clearly telling. I, as author, am telling you, as reader, what is happening, and little more than what is happening, rather like a reporter writing for a high school newspaper might relate the events.
But as a writer, it is my desire, some might argue calling, to engage the reader with logic and emotion. So while the second version cleanly communicates some emotion, it honestly still feels a bit too much like telling at this point.
Hmmmm, still needs work.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Currently Reading...
Among the books I'm currently reading -- and I'm often the type who starts and never quite finishes many books (I must have 20+ books 'in process') -- there are three related to writing, two of which have to do with writing and critique groups.
The first is The Writing Group Book: Creating and Sustaining a Successful Writing Group ©2003 edited by Lisa Rosenthal. [author's website][WashCoLib website].
While generally an interesting read -- it is fun to read about other writer's experiences in writing groups -- I have not found this book quite as useful as I had hoped. I have taken some notes that I plan to consult as Westside Writers grows, but it seems more like a 'getting started' book than 'so your group could be better' book. It's an easy read and one thing I still want to do before returning it is compile the list of links here for future reference. I think the other resources listed (books and periodicals) can also be of help if one is looking for assistance in a specific area as well. Certainly worth checking out from your local library!
I just started The Writing & Critique Group Survival Guide: How to Give and Receive Feedback, Self-Edit, and Make Revisions © by Becky Levine. [publications's website][WashCoLib website]
So far this one is providing more information about how to deal with actual critiques -- giving & receiving -- and provides tools to make such easier. Check out the worksheets on the publications's website: these come right out of the book. More on this later.
Last, for today, I'm reading Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Short Stories ©1999 by Lucke, Margaret. [WashCoLib website]
I've actually been reading this one very slowly; had to return it because I used up all renewals and have checked it out again. It seems a pretty decent quick and dirty (read that Idiot's Guide if you like) to writing short fiction. It is certainly a great starting point if one is interested in writing, though I wonder how helpful it would be for the person who had never writing a piece of fiction before.
Okay, need to actually spend some time working on critiques before tonight's Beaverton Evening Writers meeting!
The first is The Writing Group Book: Creating and Sustaining a Successful Writing Group ©2003 edited by Lisa Rosenthal. [author's website][WashCoLib website].
While generally an interesting read -- it is fun to read about other writer's experiences in writing groups -- I have not found this book quite as useful as I had hoped. I have taken some notes that I plan to consult as Westside Writers grows, but it seems more like a 'getting started' book than 'so your group could be better' book. It's an easy read and one thing I still want to do before returning it is compile the list of links here for future reference. I think the other resources listed (books and periodicals) can also be of help if one is looking for assistance in a specific area as well. Certainly worth checking out from your local library!
I just started The Writing & Critique Group Survival Guide: How to Give and Receive Feedback, Self-Edit, and Make Revisions © by Becky Levine. [publications's website][WashCoLib website]
So far this one is providing more information about how to deal with actual critiques -- giving & receiving -- and provides tools to make such easier. Check out the worksheets on the publications's website: these come right out of the book. More on this later.
Last, for today, I'm reading Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Short Stories ©1999 by Lucke, Margaret. [WashCoLib website]
I've actually been reading this one very slowly; had to return it because I used up all renewals and have checked it out again. It seems a pretty decent quick and dirty (read that Idiot's Guide if you like) to writing short fiction. It is certainly a great starting point if one is interested in writing, though I wonder how helpful it would be for the person who had never writing a piece of fiction before.
Okay, need to actually spend some time working on critiques before tonight's Beaverton Evening Writers meeting!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Current Projects
While I have a number of projects that I'd like to work on, I'm currently only working on a screenplay for a short film and some short stories. In the future I plan to work on novels as well but want to get some experience (and maybe a little ink) first.
My short screenplay has been workshopped and is ready for another draft.
I am also actively working on several short stories, one of which will be workshopped during March.
My short screenplay has been workshopped and is ready for another draft.
I am also actively working on several short stories, one of which will be workshopped during March.
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